Martha Raddatz Recognizes the Heroes Next Door

About this episode

Martha Raddatz discusses her book about military heroes and their families, alongside a conversation with a mother-daughter team from LALA Books.

Martha Raddatz is a war correspondent, one of the biggest household names in front line reporting. Her newest book, The Hero Next Door tells the story of the service men, women and the caregivers who bring honor to the uniform. From celebrations to heartbreak, these are the stories that have stayed with Martha throughout her decade of brave work, shadowing families and soldiers both on and off the battlefield. We are also talking to a mother daughter team that run LALA Books in Lowell, MA. Join us for two great conversations! Find books mentioned on The Book Case: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned in this week's episode: The Hero Next Door by Martha Raddatz The Long Road Home by Martha Raddatz Eragon by Christopher Paolini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Charlie Gibson, Kate Gibson

Guest: Martha Raddatz

Topics covered

• war correspondence
• military stories
• caregivers
• book discussion
• family dynamics

Keywords

• Martha Raddatz
• war correspondent
• The Hero Next Door
• LALA Books
• military caregivers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LALA Books

Books & works: The Hero Next Door, The Long Road Home, Eragon

Places: Lowell, MA

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